All Grocery articles – Page 333
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Coupe’s legal wrangle to drag on after second adjournment
The Egyptian legal saga involving Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe will drag on after a court hearing to appeal his conviction was adjourned for a second time on Sunday.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Woolworths, Sainsbury's and John Lewis sales
Retail news round-up on May 1, 2015: Woolworths staff lose redundancy fight, ex-Sainsbury’s boss King also faces prosecution and warm weather boosts sales at John Lewis Partnership.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why non-food retailers such as BHS are entering the grocery fray
BHS and Holland & Barrett are among a number of non-grocery retailers plotting expansion into food. Retail Week examines the growing market.
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NewsWalmart to accelerate Chinese expansion with 115 new stores by 2017
US retail giant Walmart is accelerating its expansion in China after revealing plans to open 115 new stores over the next three years.
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NewsTesco turmoil: Coverage of a torrid 12 months for Britain's biggest grocer
It has been a turbulent 12 months for Tesco as an accounting scandal, profit warnings and a management exodus sent shockwaves through the industry.
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NewsEx-Sainsbury's boss Justin King also faces prosecution in Egyptian saga
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King faces prosecution in Egypt in a fresh twist to the saga that has engulfed the grocer’s doomed expansion into north Africa.
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NewsRetailers see 'mixed fortunes' in April as grocers bear the brunt
Retailers had “mixed fortunes” in the last month as furniture retailers saw a boost in sales while grocers suffered, according to CBI data.
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NewsMorrisons brings back staffed express checkouts as service drive continues
Morrisons boss David Potts has re-introduced staffed express tills in all its supermarkets in his latest bid to improve customer service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 7 disastrous overseas retail forays
Sainsbury’s ill-fated launch in Egypt had nothing to do with Mike Coupe, but the jail sentence that hangs over him is a reminder of the perils of badly considered international expansion.
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NewsThorntons sales drop despite 'positive' Easter and Valentine's Day trading
Thorntons retail sales dropped 5.4% during the third quarter, despite “positive” trading in the build-up to Valentine’s Day and Easter weekend.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Coupe sentenced to two years in Egyptian jail
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has been sentenced to two years in an Egyptian jail after being dragged into a bizarre embezzlement case.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2015
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that have excelled at increasing profits in the past year.
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NewsBlog: Is the future of Morrisons' Market Street under David Potts' microscope?
Morrisons’ decision to employ a market research firm to conduct surveys with its customers is, on the face of things, nothing out of the ordinary.
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NewsDeadline looms for Poundland's decision over 99p Stores deal
Poundland has until May 8 to decide if it will pull out of its bid to acquire 99p Stores, or face a detailed probe from the competition authorities.
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NewsDutch retailer Hema introduces 'happy hour' on fresh produce
Dutch value retail group Hema has introduced a happy hour discount on fresh produce at the end of the day.
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NewsEx-Morrisons chief Philips gets £1m bonus as part of £3.2m pay-off
Former Morrisons boss Dalton Philips has been handed a £1m bonus for his final year in charge of the grocer, despite being axed following a slump in sales and profits.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Dunhumby, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on April 28, 2015: Former Morrisons chief to get further £1.1m payoff, Dunhumby ends US joint venture, M&S to unveil Lulu Kennedy collection, and more.
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NewsBooths to axe 100 jobs amid store closures and in-store staff restructure
Upmarket northern grocer Booths is poised to axe 100 jobs amid plans to shutter two of its supermarkets and restructure its in-store management.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dark times behind, innovation ahead for Carrefour Belgium
Grocery giant Carrefour’s Belgian operation has successfully turned the page on declining like-for-likes and store closures.
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AnalysisGrocery Watch: Keep track of all the management changes across the sector
A tumultuous year for the UK grocery market has led to a number of changes at the top as retailers seek to restructure their management teams. Retail Week’s Grocery Watch keeps track of all the biggest moves.